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Tuesday, May 26
Spy Game on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Peter Suciu
The picture is clear, but it really doesn't show off Blu-ray's capabilities. The sound is where the Blu-ray has gotten a nice boost from that of the DVD or even HD DVD versions. This one includes DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, and the sounds are stunning ... Best Buy holds new Blu-ray disc sale Punch Jump
Inside Man on Blu-ray Disc
Spike Lee's heist film on Blu-ray Disc is on par with the HD-DVD version; and Universal Home Video clearly thought they could pull a fast one by basically repacking that release in this format. If you still have the HD DVD version you've got the inside track.
Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace & Music Ultimate Collector's Edition on Blu-ray Disc
Four decades later, this sprawling chronicle of music, mud and merry mayhem is more of a celebration than ever. Now in high-def quality with the greatest bonus of all: Perspective.
Monday, May 25
Seabiscuit on Blu-ray Disc : Review By Rachel Cericola
NY This DTS-HD 5.1 soundtrack will hopefully be the closest you'll ever get. Sure, the dialogue is nice and clear, but the film's race scenes will get your heart and surrounds pumping. There's also plenty of action off the track, including the church ...
Gran Torino on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Chris Chiarella
NY All of the above are in high-definition. BD-Live promises additional content, which at press time (before the street date) was the trailer for the movie. Disc Two is a DVD containing a Digital Copy for itunes/ipod and Windows Media Player. ... Gran Torino Blu-ray.com all 3 news articles
Friday, May 22
Wayne's World on Blu-ray Disc
The Mike Myers classic makes its not-so-schwing-worthy debut on Blu-ray disc.
Thursday, May 21
Samsung HT-AS730ST Home Theater Receiver with 5.1 Speaker System
Samsung's affordable 5.1 receiver/speaker bundle provides a comprehensive surround sound solution, with room to grow to 7.1. And it's a perfect match for Blu-ray.
Wednesday, May 20
The International on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Peter Suciu
NY The Blu-ray presentation includes some bonus material that isn't available on the DVD version, including a picture-in-picture presentation that looks at the making of the film, along with the "cinechat" option to message friends while watching the ...
Thursday, May 14
True Blood The Complete First Season on Blu-ray Disc: Review By ...
Icon Vs. Icon - All Things Pop Culture NY But the precision and subtlety of the digitally rendered special effects is outstanding. The choice to spread the show across five discs surely helped banish unwanted compression. The accompanying DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 is simply terrific. ...
Monday, May 11
Bride Wars on Blu-ray Disc : Review By Rachel Cericola
NY Fox has given this release a nice DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio track. However, as with most comedies (and we use that term loosely here), Bride Wars relies heavily on the front speakers to deliver action and dialogue. It sounds nice and all, ... DVDs / Blu-ray MovieWeb all 3 news articles
Tuesday, May 5
Major League: Wild Thing Edition on Blu-ray Disc : Review By ...
So Hood NY Even though this is the best edition to date, when we upgrade to Blu-ray, we want the image to at least be on par with ESPN HD. The film is 20 years old, and looks it here. The colors are a bit on the dark side, making the film look dated. ... Major League Blu-Ray Review So Hood
Wednesday, Apr 22
Ray Charles: Live at Montreux 1997 on Blu-ray Disc: Review By ...
NY Unfortunately, the high frequencies are a bit tweaked, and the low frequency extension is a little on the weak side. The drums are a bit low in the mix and, late on in the show, the brass tends to overpower Ray Charles' vocals a tad. In the DTS-HD MA ...
Wednesday, Apr 15
Universal Soldier: The Return on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Peter Suciu
NY The 1080p 1.85:1 presentation is thus quite comparable to HD cable or satellite TV; this is far from the best looking disc, but it still looks like true HD. This is not one to watch if you have a headache or worry that you'll disturb the neighbors. ...
Thursday, Apr 9
The Thirteenth Floor on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Peter Suciu
NY This might be the best way to explain why the Blu-ray presentation of The Thirteenth Floor seems a bit grainy. While the 1937 simulation within a simulation is supposed to look muted, the entire film looks more like an upscaled DVD than true HD. ... The Thirteenth Floor Blu-ray Review IGN
Wednesday, Apr 8
Opinion: James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack, Volume 3 (The World is ...
High-octane setpieces are leaner and scarcer here, but gunshots, echoes and airplanes ring true. Each disc ports over the extensive bonus materials from the two-disc special edition DVDs, organized into five main categories, here in their best-ever ...
Sunday, Apr 5
Doubt on Blu-ray Disc : Review By Rachel Cericola
The only thing one might doubt is whether or not to buy this film on Blu-ray. The performances are great, but this one probably won't warrant repeat viewings. It's certainly not a demo disc. So if you refuse to accept anything less than HD, ...
Friday, Apr 3
Bedtime Stories on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Grant Clauser
In the Blu-ray package you also get a standard definition DVD of the movie, plus another disc with a digital copy that's compatible with itunes or Windows Media Player. That's good value for your high def dollars. The disc is also BD Live-enabled which ...
Wednesday, Apr 1
The Tale of Despereaux on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Chris Boylan
theme should prove enjoyable to most viewers, young and old. Throw in a high quality 1080p transfer and excellent, if understated DTS-HD sound as well as some enjoyable extras and you've got yourself a Blu-ray disc that is worth the price of admission.
Mars: The Quest for Life on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Brandon A. duhamel
NY The new high definition footage and high-resolution CG effects all look as good as can be, but the overall impact of the show is far too inconsistent to score highly. This is another Discovery Channel production that has been brought to Blu-ray with no ...
Friday, Mar 27
Panasonic DMP-BD80 Blu-ray Disc Player: Review By Chris Boylan
Its predecessor the BD55 was uniformly acclaimed for its audio and video performance - it offered excellent DVD upconversion as well as top-notch performance on high definition Blu-ray Discs. It also proved to be a reliable performer over its short ...
Sunday, Mar 22
The Chronicles of Riddick on Blu-ray Disc : Review By Rachel Cericola
Universal delivers with a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track, which blows action out of the surrounds during the film's many thrill scenes. The bass also has a nice boom, but works nicely with the rest of the roaring sounds. Twohy is quite the Chatty Cathy. ... Pitch Black Blu-ray Review IGN
Thursday, Mar 19
The Silence of the Lambs on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Chris Chiarella
In general the image is too soft, frequently noisy, and short on the detail one has come to expect from Blu-ray Disc. From what I'm hearing, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 is overkill for this disc. Dynamic range feels constricted, as even voices seem to be ...
Monday, Mar 16
Get Smart on Blu-ray Disc : Review By Rachel Cericola
How can three discs feature so little? Sure, Get Smart has its share of extras, but considering this lengthy set, one would expect a little more. One disc features the digital copy, with a DVD game on another. All of the other extras are included on ...
Saturday, Mar 7
The Kite Runner on Blu-ray Disc: Review By Brandon A. DuHamel
Now director Marc Forster has done his best turning it into a film, and although it is not perfect by any means, it is thoroughly engaging and thought provoking. Although the Blu-ray Disc feels a little bare-bones, the picture quality and audio quality ...
Wednesday, Mar 4
In the Electric Mist on Blu-ray Disc : Review By Rachel Cericola
Brooklyn Vegan NY Otherwise, it's all about the dialogue, which gets a solid delivery via the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. It's almost impossible to include less than what we've been given here. There's no commentary, no featurettes; not even a blooper reel. ...
